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View article: From nature-inspired electron acceptors to BioAIE materials with polarity- and polymorphism-dependence for anti-counterfeiting
From nature-inspired electron acceptors to BioAIE materials with polarity- and polymorphism-dependence for anti-counterfeiting Open
BioAIE materials, derived from a novel natural electron acceptor with unique polarity- and polymorphism-dependent properties, enable smart anti-counterfeiting.
View article: Rapid Access to Emission‐Tunable Organelle‐Targeted Aggregation‐Induced Emission Luminogens Through One‐Pot Skeletal Editing
Rapid Access to Emission‐Tunable Organelle‐Targeted Aggregation‐Induced Emission Luminogens Through One‐Pot Skeletal Editing Open
Advances in material science have intensified the focus on structure–activity relationships (SAR), with big data models facilitating more efficient SAR analysis. Skeletal editing enables precise atomic‐level modification of structural core…
View article: A hindrance-plane-hindrance molecular engineering strategy towards self-assembled nanorods for enhanced photodynamic therapy
A hindrance-plane-hindrance molecular engineering strategy towards self-assembled nanorods for enhanced photodynamic therapy Open
As the vital component of photodynamic therapy, organic photosensitizers face challenges in clinical translation due to their compromised reactive oxygen species generation and limited tumor targeting when aggregated or formulated as nanop…
View article: Ultralong Room‐Temperature Phosphorescence Achieved by Microcapsule Rupture‐Triggered In‐Situ Polymerization for High‐Contrast Damage Visualization and Advanced Anti‐counterfeiting
Ultralong Room‐Temperature Phosphorescence Achieved by Microcapsule Rupture‐Triggered In‐Situ Polymerization for High‐Contrast Damage Visualization and Advanced Anti‐counterfeiting Open
Polymer materials with mechano‐responsive ultralong room‐temperature phosphorescence (RTP) are highly desired but challenging to achieve. Herein, a microcapsule (MC) rupture‐triggered in‐situ polymerization strategy is proposed to achieve …
View article: Local Coordination‐Dependent CO <sub>2</sub> Reduction Activity of Bimetallic Cu─Al Catalysts for Selective Ethylene/Ethanol Electrosynthesis
Local Coordination‐Dependent CO <sub>2</sub> Reduction Activity of Bimetallic Cu─Al Catalysts for Selective Ethylene/Ethanol Electrosynthesis Open
The formation of bimetallic catalysts has been widely adopted to improve CO 2 reduction selectivity. However, discrepancies in product distribution in the literature, even among catalysts with identical bimetal compositions, suggest the in…
View article: Local Coordination‐Dependent CO <sub>2</sub> Reduction Activity of Bimetallic Cu─Al Catalysts for Selective Ethylene/Ethanol Electrosynthesis
Local Coordination‐Dependent CO <sub>2</sub> Reduction Activity of Bimetallic Cu─Al Catalysts for Selective Ethylene/Ethanol Electrosynthesis Open
The formation of bimetallic catalysts has been widely adopted to improve CO 2 reduction selectivity. However, discrepancies in product distribution in the literature, even among catalysts with identical bimetal compositions, suggest the in…
View article: Near‐Unity Intersystem Crossing Efficiency and Bright Polymer Phosphorescence Enabled by Charge‐Transfer Diarylketones
Near‐Unity Intersystem Crossing Efficiency and Bright Polymer Phosphorescence Enabled by Charge‐Transfer Diarylketones Open
Bonding aromatic ring to carbonyl group is recognized as crucial for promoting intersystem crossing (ISC) owing to allowed 1 nπ* → 3 ππ* or 1 ππ* → 3 nπ* transition. The effect of charge transfer (CT) in such systems, however, is largely i…
View article: The Rise of AIE‐Peptide Systems: Design Principles, Multifunctional Applications, and Future Perspectives
The Rise of AIE‐Peptide Systems: Design Principles, Multifunctional Applications, and Future Perspectives Open
Peptides exhibit exceptional potential in revolutionizing sensors, diagnostics, and therapeutics due to their multifunctionality, target specificity, self‐assembly capacity, microenvironment responsiveness, and inherent biocompatibility. N…
View article: From Spark to Flame: ROS‐ and Light‐Cascade Activatable NIR‐II AIE Probe for Precise Tumor Imaging and Self‐Amplifying Phototherapy
From Spark to Flame: ROS‐ and Light‐Cascade Activatable NIR‐II AIE Probe for Precise Tumor Imaging and Self‐Amplifying Phototherapy Open
The development of photoactivatable theranostic probes represents a major focus in precision tumor therapy. However, those previously reported probes often suffer from limited photoresponsivity, short excitation/emission wavelengths, and i…
View article: Thermally Activated Dual‐Room‐Temperature Phosphorescence: Triplet Up‐Converted Anti‐Kasha in Dendrimers Enabled by Rigid Matrix Stabilization
Thermally Activated Dual‐Room‐Temperature Phosphorescence: Triplet Up‐Converted Anti‐Kasha in Dendrimers Enabled by Rigid Matrix Stabilization Open
Room‐temperature phosphorescence (RTP) materials are a significant research field for anti‐counterfeiting, bioimaging, and optoelectronic devices, but anti‐Kasha RTP still lacks clear molecular design strategies, and conventional rigid pol…
View article: Fluorescence Visualization of Helix Inversion in Biomimic Polymeric Foldamer
Fluorescence Visualization of Helix Inversion in Biomimic Polymeric Foldamer Open
Biomacromolecules such as DNA, proteins, and polysaccharides possess unique helical structures that are closely related to their biological functions involving recognition, catalysis, replication, and genetic information storage. From a bi…
View article: Fluorescence Visualization of Helix Inversion in Biomimic Polymeric Foldamer
Fluorescence Visualization of Helix Inversion in Biomimic Polymeric Foldamer Open
Biomacromolecules such as DNA, proteins, and polysaccharides possess unique helical structures that are closely related to their biological functions involving recognition, catalysis, replication, and genetic information storage. From a bi…
View article: NIR‐II Responsive Multifunctional Scaffold Enabling “Kill‐Modulation‐Build” Synergistic Therapy for Infectious Bone Defects
NIR‐II Responsive Multifunctional Scaffold Enabling “Kill‐Modulation‐Build” Synergistic Therapy for Infectious Bone Defects Open
Infectious bone defects present dual challenges: eliminating bacteria and regenerating tissue, which are further complicated by biofilm formation, antibiotic resistance, and chronic inflammation. Here, a near‐infrared‐II (NIR‐II) responsiv…
View article: A Metalloporphyrin Nanosystem Enables Non‐Invasive Visualization and Specific Treatment for Thrombosis and Ischemic Stroke
A Metalloporphyrin Nanosystem Enables Non‐Invasive Visualization and Specific Treatment for Thrombosis and Ischemic Stroke Open
Thrombotic ischemic stroke (IS) is a severe neurological disease of the brain, with high global mortality and disability rates. The significant temporal disconnect and lack of coordination between thrombolysis (≥15% hemorrhage risk from sh…
View article: Tunable Photoluminescent and Photothermal Properties of Organic Cocrystals Containing Hydrogen‐Bonded Interlocked Planar Molecules
Tunable Photoluminescent and Photothermal Properties of Organic Cocrystals Containing Hydrogen‐Bonded Interlocked Planar Molecules Open
Expanding the structural diversity of precursor molecules can inject greater vitality into the development of cocrystal engineering. Here, two hydrogen‐bond interlocked planar molecules, HNAO and HPAO is reported, which coassemble with 1,2…
View article: A “3+2” Cooperation Pattern of Amphipathic AIE Phototheranostic System for Multimodal Image‐Guided Synergistic Type I/II Photodynamic‐Photothermal Therapy
A “3+2” Cooperation Pattern of Amphipathic AIE Phototheranostic System for Multimodal Image‐Guided Synergistic Type I/II Photodynamic‐Photothermal Therapy Open
Phototheranostic agents (PTA) control the process of phototheranostics for cancer. However, the existing PTA still cannot meet the needs of practical biomedical applications. Hence the development of new PTA will be imperative. In this con…
View article: A viscosity-activable nano-micelle with aggregation-induced emission for boosting NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided synergetic photodynamic/photothermal therapy of breast cancer
A viscosity-activable nano-micelle with aggregation-induced emission for boosting NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided synergetic photodynamic/photothermal therapy of breast cancer Open
In view of the fast-growing achievements of cancer phototheranostics, the exploration of advanced materials shows inexhaustible and vigorous vitality. To overcome those limitations of existing materials, such as aggregation-caused fluoresc…
View article: Strategic Design of Aptamer‐Guided Aggregation‐Induced Emission Nanoparticles for Targeted Photodynamic Therapy in Breast Cancer
Strategic Design of Aptamer‐Guided Aggregation‐Induced Emission Nanoparticles for Targeted Photodynamic Therapy in Breast Cancer Open
Breast cancer (BC), characterized by its heterogeneity and diverse subtypes, necessitates personalized treatment strategies. This study presents MF3Ec‐TBPP nanoparticles (NPs) as a promising approach, integrating an aggregation‐induced emi…
View article: <i>α</i>‐Helix‐Driven Regulation of Aqueous Circularly Polarized Luminescence in Homopolypeptide Self‐Assembly
<i>α</i>‐Helix‐Driven Regulation of Aqueous Circularly Polarized Luminescence in Homopolypeptide Self‐Assembly Open
Biopolymer‐driven supramolecular chirality in aqueous media has gained significant advancements in hierarchical chiral nanostructures. However, researches on the aqueous circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) induced by supramolecular sel…
View article: Low-Energy Ultrasound-Triggered Frontal Polymerization for Scalable and High-Performance Polyolefins
Low-Energy Ultrasound-Triggered Frontal Polymerization for Scalable and High-Performance Polyolefins Open
There is an urgent demand to develop energy-saving synthesis methods to alter the traditionally energy-intensive and environmentally polluting production of polyolefins. This work introduces an innovative method for synthesizing high-perfo…
View article: Dendronized Encapsulation with Hierarchical Rigidification Enabling Robust Solution Room‐Temperature Phosphorescence, Efficient Electroluminescence and Ultralong Afterglow
Dendronized Encapsulation with Hierarchical Rigidification Enabling Robust Solution Room‐Temperature Phosphorescence, Efficient Electroluminescence and Ultralong Afterglow Open
Organic room‐temperature phosphorescence (RTP) materials face a fundamental challenge: their environment‐specific phosphorescent behavior fundamentally conflicts with the growing demand for multifunctional materials. To overcome this limit…
View article: PRDM16 acts as a therapeutic downstream target of TGF-β signaling in chronic kidney disease
PRDM16 acts as a therapeutic downstream target of TGF-β signaling in chronic kidney disease Open
Transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) signaling is the master modulator of renal fibrosis. However, targeting drugs have failed to prevent the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in clinical trials due to the extensive biological re…
View article: Ultralong Room-Temperature Phosphorescence Achieved by Microcapsule Rupture-Triggered In-Situ Polymerization for High-Contrast Damage Visualization and Advanced Anti-counterfeiting
Ultralong Room-Temperature Phosphorescence Achieved by Microcapsule Rupture-Triggered In-Situ Polymerization for High-Contrast Damage Visualization and Advanced Anti-counterfeiting Open
Polymer materials exhibiting mechano-responsive ultralong room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) are highly desirable, yet it remains challenging to achieve. Herein, a microcapsule (MC) rupture-triggered in-situ polymerization strategy is …
View article: NIR‐II AIEgens for High‐Contrast Intravital Fluorescence Angiography: Recent Advances and Prospects
NIR‐II AIEgens for High‐Contrast Intravital Fluorescence Angiography: Recent Advances and Prospects Open
The vasculature, as the essential biological network for oxygen and nutrients delivery and the dynamic regulatory center for physiological processes, is fundamentally important for maintaining human health and life quality. Accurate visual…